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Today in History—May 12: Jimi Hendrix Bent Reality—and Rock Followed
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  Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—May 12: Jimi Hendrix Bent Reality—and Rock Followed Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated May 7, 2026 •History While others were mastering the blues, Jimi Hendrix was rewiring rock. Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Want to learn more about what happened on May 12, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. Released on this day in May 1967, Are You Experienced by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, produced by Chas Chandler, revolutionized rock music by transforming...

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